Domestic abuse can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender. It can happen to couples who are married, living together, or just dating, including teenagers. It not only affects those who are directly suffering from the abuse but it creates a chain reaction that eventually affects all of our lives. Children who grow up in an abusive environment have a greater chance of continuing to live in abusive relationships as adults. Abuse is not only physical, words can hurt too.
{Why this is important to us}
Äpsylon has teamed up with the National Domestic Violence Hotline and loveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline to help create awareness about domestic abuse and educate young people and their families about healthy relationships. Äpsylon's song “Lena” lends a supportive voice to those in an abusive relationship, and alerts the listener as to why relationship abuse is everybody's problem.
automatically contribute to the fight against domestic abuse.
Ten percent of the proceeds from each album sale will benefit
the National Domestic Violence Hotline and loveisrespect,
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline.
Listen to songs from Äpsylon's debut album “Dreaming Of Yesterday”
(The National Domestic Violence Hotline) was established in 1996 as a component of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) passed by Congress.
Help is available to callers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 170 languages through interpreter services.
(National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline) is a safe, anonymous resource for teens who seek information about healthy dating relationships. Teens can connect via phone or online chat with peer advocates who are trained to respond to their concerns and guide them to research-based information about the dynamics of relationships in a complicated digital world.
The Helpline is a place for teens to go to assess their feelings and to learn the red flags of an unhealthy relationship. Available 24/7, the Helpline also provides resources for parents, teachers and friends of teens.